Mountain Sinai

Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine s Monastery from Cairo

Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine's Monastery from Cairo

Embark on a spiritual and thrilling overnight adventure from Cairo. Climb the sacred Mount Sinai (Jabal Musa) under a canopy of stars to witness a breathtaking sunrise, followed by a historical tour of the world-famous St. Catherine’s Monastery.

📍 Tour Overview:

Departure Time: 09:00 PM from Cairo.

Tour Type: Overnight / Adventure & Historical.

Price: $125 per person.

✨ Detailed Itinerary:

🚗 09:00 PM – Cairo Departure: Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle to begin our journey to Sinai.

⛰️ Mount Sinai Climb (Night): Begin the ascent with a local Bedouin guide. The climb takes approximately 4 hours via a paved trail equipped with several rest stops.

🌅 Sunrise at the Summit: Reach the peak in time to watch the spectacular sunrise illuminating the surrounding mountains.

⛪ St. Catherine’s Monastery (Morning): Descend the mountain in the morning to visit the historic St. Catherine's Monastery. The tour includes the ancient Church, Moses' Well, and the miraculous Hanging Burning Bush.

🚗 Return Journey: Leave the site in the morning, enjoying the scenic drive back, arriving at your hotel in Cairo by evening.

🎒 Essential Travel Gear (What to Bring)

Clothing: A very heavy winter jacket (temperatures at the summit drop significantly at night) and comfortable sports/hiking shoes for long-distance walking.

Personal Items: A flashlight (headlamp preferred), a power bank for your phone, bottled water, and high-energy snacks (like chocolate or nuts).

✔️ What's Included:

Modern, private air-conditioned vehicle.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo.

Expert local Bedouin guide for the mountain climb.

Light dinner.

Juices and refreshing beverages.

All travel fees and road tolls.

❌ What's Excluded

Tipping (Gratuities).